Summary

Dr. Shelley Shapiro specializes in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, and pulmonology, bringing nearly five decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and has dedicated 48 years to caring for patients with complex heart and lung conditions. Dr. Shapiro is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Shapiro practices at several prestigious medical centers throughout the Los Angeles area, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, Harbor UCLA Medical Center, and West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. She focuses on treating patients with pulmonary hypertension, high blood pressure, and various breathing difficulties. Her expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity, as well as specialized heart imaging procedures like transthoracic echocardiograms and contrast echocardiography. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 48 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Cardiology UCLA School of Medicine: Cardiology
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Pulmonology

200 Medical Plaza Suite 365Los Angeles, CA 90095

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Shelley M Shapiro, MD, PhDDr. Elton Sadao Katagihara, MDDr. Cheong Won Choi, MDDr. David Eliot Defren, MD
PulmonologyPulmonologyInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients
3.7 
4.3 
48 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 55 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Korean Speaks English, Spanish
Los Angeles , CAArcadia , CAVan Nuys , CALos Angeles , CA
Med School: MD Albert Einstein College of Medicine Med School: University Of Hawaii At Manoa Med School: Yonsei University College Of Medicine Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Shelley M Shapiro

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Institute of Excellence
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Centers of Medical Excellence
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO*
  • Blue Shield 65 Plus
  • Blue Shield Exclusive PPO Network
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California\xa0*
  • Cigna
  • Cigna LifeSource
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Inc. dba California Foundation Medical Care (CFMC)
  • Interlink
  • Interplan (a HealthSmart product)
  • LifeTrac
  • MultiPlan
  • OptumHealth Transplant Centers of Excellence (formerly United Resource Network)
  • Oscar EPO - Circle Network
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • SCAN Health Plan - SCAN Classic II
  • Tricare
  • UFCM Health System
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage\xa0*
  • UnitedHealthcare West
  • Vivity (offered by Anthem Blue Cross)

Medical Specialties

Shelley M Shapiro has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Shelley M Shapiro has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Pulmonologist
  • Tuberculosis (TB)
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

Shelley M Shapiro holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Cardiology UCLA School of Medicine: Cardiology in 1983.

Residency

Completed their residency at Internal Medicine UCLA School of Medicine: Internal Medicine in 1981.

Internship

Completed their internship at Internal Medicine UCLA School of Medicine: Internal Medicine in 1979.

Medical School

Graduated from MD Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1978.

NPI Number

Shelley M Shapiro's NPI number is 1760402846.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shelley Shapiro's office located?
Shelley Shapiro's office is located at 200 Medical Plaza Suite 365, Los Angeles, CA, 90095.
How can I make an appointment with Shelley Shapiro?
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Is Shelley Shapiro accepting new patients?
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Does Shelley Shapiro accept my insurance?
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Does Shelley Shapiro accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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